Your Retreat Information

Welcome

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Operation Red Wings Foundation. We want to thank you for your service to our great nation!

At Operation Red Wings Foundation, we realize that the stress on our Veterans and their families from invisible wounds is immense. The number of Veterans are suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other related service problems is undeniable.

We are honored you chose Operation Red Wings Foundation, and we hope that your decision to attend our retreat is a positive step in your journey to healing and recovery from the trauma you have endured. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Please let us know if you have any questions on the important information listed below.

God Bless You,

Team ORWF

Pre-Retreat Checklist

Add your retreat dates to your calendar and post them on your refrigerator to help you keep track of your retreat dates.

Retreat Intake: You must complete a telephonic intake prior to your retreat. Our team will contact you via email to schedule your intake
Forms: Required forms including a Liability Waiver, Cancellation Policy and Service Dog Waiver (if applicable) will be sent via DocuSign.
Assessments: You will receive a link to a pre-retreat assessment. These assessments allow you to track your progress over a one-year period, starting before the retreat and ending one year later. (We do not share your assessment information with anyone; it is solely used to measure the efficacy of our retreats and for some grants. No identifying information is EVER shared outside of our organization.)
Survey types for each retreat:
- Individual Retreats – Trauma Recovery Scale (TRS)
- Couples Retreats – Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI)
- Spouses Retreats – Spouse Quality of Life Survey (SQOL)
- Family Retreats – WHO-5 Well-Being Index (WHO5)

ORWF COMMUNICATION

Notify our team immediately if there is any change to your health, availability, or dietary restrictions that will impact your retreat attendance or participation. The primary contact method is email at retreat@orwfoundation.org
Respond to any email communication from our team. If we make continuous efforts to contact you without a response, we will cancel your retreat.
If your contact information changes (phone number or email address), please let us know as soon as possible

WHAT TO EXPECT

View a sample Schedule here.

Check the weather here:

- Huntsville Retreat Center
- Solid Rock-Carmine, TX

Texas

Your Team Leader will contact you the day before your travel.

Flying to Your Retreat: You will receive your flight details via email approximately one to three weeks before your program. There is no need to print tickets-simply check in at the airline desk upon arrival at the airport, and they will provide your boarding pass. If you encounter any flight issues, contact your Team Leader for assistance.
- We recommend traveling with only a carry-on bag, as Operation Red Wings Foundation does not reimburse for checked baggage.
- Unsure what you can pack in a carry-on? Visit the TSA website here.
- Either your Team Leader or a member of our team will be there to pick you up at the airport. We will provide the exact pickup location before your arrival.
- If you have an early flight, consider relaxing at the USO lounge at the airport.
Driving to Your Retreat:
You will receive an email with the retreat address and arrival instructions approximately one to three weeks before your scheduled retreat. Arrive hungry-we will be serving dinner shortly after you arrive! For safety and accountability, all guests who drive to the retreat will be asked to turn in their keys upon arrival. Your keys will be securely held and returned at the end of the retreat.

Special considerations at the airport:

Injured, wounded Service Members and Veterans may contact TSA Cares to request assistance with the security screening process. TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. You may also request assistance through the TSA screening checkpoint by completing clicking on the link. https://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares
Contact TSA Cares 72 hours prior to your travel. (855) 787-2227

Note: TSA Cares is only able to assist with the screening process. If you require in-flight assistance or a wheel chair you must contact your airline.

Packing list

What to Wear: Dress for comfort-there’s no need to dress up during the retreat. However, there are two days with specific clothing recommendations:

Horsemanship Activity: Closed-toe shoes are required, and pants are recommended (note: we will not be riding horses).
Sunday Dinner: We will be dining at a local restaurant, which is casual.

We provide linens, towels, a washer and dryer, and basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, and body wash), so no need to pack those unless you prefer your own.

Suggested Items to Pack

Comfortable, casual clothes and shoes
Jacket or Coat for evenings outside by the fire
comfortable and non-binding clothing that allows you to move freely for yoga
Pajamas (Pick something that you’re comfortable wearing around people you’ve just met)
Don’t forget the socks and underwear
Closed toe shoes
shower shoes / flip flops
Hygiene kit
Hat
Sunglasses
Noise canceling headphones/AirPods (if you have them)

Don’t Forget These Items If You Use Them

Medications
Reading Glasses
Contacts, Case, & Cleaning Solution
CPAP Machine with mask and hoses
Tobacco
Food & Treats for your service animal
Mobility Devices

What Not To Pack (for Safety & Respect)

Operation Red Wings Foundation has a zero-tolerance policy related to weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs or dangerous items. Do not bring these items to the facility. If in violation, we reserve the right to send you home. A note to local participants who are driving to the facility: We will ask you to turn in the keys to your car once you arrive.

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